Should I buy a new trailer?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Jun 26, 2018.

Buy New 2018 Great Dane Dry Van

  1. Buy Great Dane

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  2. Don't buy Great Dane

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  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    This one is a no brainer.

    2018 Great Dane Dry Van
    Air everything.
    Steel wheels.

    Landstar is offering these at a price I'm sure no one else gets, and I'm not allowed to share.

    Act now, take delivery in October.
     
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  3. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You ok with losing those pre-loads? If you are that extra % should pay for the trailer.
     
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  4. Antinomian

    Antinomian Road Train Member

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    Say goodbye to those FedEx loads.
     
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  5. DieselDrivinDaddy

    DieselDrivinDaddy Light Load Member

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  6. HopeOverMope

    HopeOverMope Road Train Member

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    Same trailer, you get to know it. Starting with day one maintenance, you’ll know exactly how old everything is, when to do the slacks, brakes and etc. I think at LS i added about 13k-17k annually by adding the trailer. So if your getting this trailer for around 20k then it pays for itself pretty quick.

    Then you have more leverage if you decide to do something else later on. You’ll already have a trailer.
     
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  7. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    The cheapest I have seen Great Dane vans was 26k without skirts and tire inflation
     
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  8. SixShooterTransport

    SixShooterTransport Light Load Member

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    @Dave_in_AZ if you would consider a used 2014 Great Dane already on with Landstar feel free to PM me. I know of one that could be for sale. Already has two side boxes, interior LED lights, and 16’ aluminum split-lock ramps mounted underneath. Would also include pads, straps, and logistics bars. I’m a BCO so no problems sharing info. Either way, I highly recommend owning your trailer at LS.
     
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  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I thought you were out in the oil field someplace?
     
  10. SixShooterTransport

    SixShooterTransport Light Load Member

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    No sir, I’m running OTR step deck at Landstar. My dad is also a BCO and may be selling his logistics van. I also have a 2015 Wabash logistics van for sale, but it’s spoken for already unless that deal falls through.
     
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  11. Hyweighman

    Hyweighman Medium Load Member

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    Get your own. It's worth it
     
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